Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a security audit performed on a displayed page generated from an executing application are described. One example method includes determining one or more current objects on the displayed page and determining access rights to the one or more current objects. The method may further include comparing access rights of the one or more current objects to access rights assigned to a user to determine accessible objects and non-accessible objects. The accessible objects and the non-accessible objects are visually distinguished on the displayed page.

Abstract: A framework for provisioning security in an enterprise application. In an embodiment, a set of in-house roles and a set of outsourced roles are defined for a business function in the application. When a business unit is selected to perform the business function in-house, data roles specific to that business unit/business function association are created based on the set of in-house roles. When a business unit is selected to perform the business function in an outsourced capacity, data roles specific to that outsourcing relationship are created based on the set of outsourced roles. The data roles may then be associated with one or more users in the selected business unit. Using this framework, the appropriate security roles and privileges for performing a business function in an outsourced and/or in-house context may be explicitly defined within the application system. In addition, the roles and privileges may be provisioned in an automated manner.

Abstract: A method detects an unreachable endpoint in a voice over IP network operating according to standard protocol. The endpoints include a first endpoint as a call originator and a second endpoint as a VoIP destination. The endpoints are connectable via a soft-switch. After each call, a check is performed to determine whether the second endpoint responded to the call. If the second endpoint did not respond to the call, a non-call related message found in the standard protocol is sent from the soft-switch to the second endpoint.

Abstract: A content sharing system, for implementation in a requesting peer, to receive at least a part of a chunk from a serving peer, the chunk being part of a content item, the requesting peer being operationally connected to a plurality of peers including the serving peer via a communications network, the content item being media content originally broadcast in a media stream by a Headend to at least some of the peers, the system including a metadata module to receive chunk metadata identifying the location of the chunk based on an identifier in the media stream originally broadcast by the Headend, a content transfer module to request the at least part of the chunk from the serving peer based on the chunk metadata, and receive the at least part of the chunk from the serving peer. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A system for communicating service information to a potential customer is provided. The system includes one or more potential customer devices, one or more session initiation protocol (SIP) client devices, and a SIP server. The SIP server is operable to determine an estimated service wait time based on information received from the one or more SIP client device and communicate the estimated wait time to the one or more potential customer devices.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and accurately determining grating profiles uses characteristic signature matching in a discrepancy enhanced library generation process. Using light scattering theory, a series of scattering signatures vs. scattering angles or wavelengths are generated based on the designed grating parameters, for example. CD, thickness and Line:Space ratio. This method selects characteristic portions of the signatures wherever their discrepancy exceeds the preset criteria and reforms a characteristic signature library for quick and accurate matching. A rigorous coupled wave theory can be used to generate a diffraction library including a plurality of simulated diffraction spectrums based on a predetermined structural parameter of the grating. The characteristic region of the plurality of simulated diffraction spectrums is determined based on if the root mean square error of the plurality of simulated diffraction spectrums is larger than a noise level of a measuring machine.

Abstract: A method of determining and correcting for distortions introduced by an imaging tool. The method includes providing an imaging tool having a field of view (FOV), and creating a target pattern containing a regular array of symmetric sub-patterns having locations spanning the FOV. Using the imaging tool, the method then includes measuring relative position of the sub-pattern images at one or more target orientations, determining tool-induced sub-pattern position deviations from designed locations of the sub-patterns, and applying corrections to compensate for an orientation independent component of the sub-pattern position deviations. The target pattern may be mounted on a stage of the measurement tool, created on a mask used in the lithographic process, or created on a wafer being measured by the measuring tool.

Abstract: A blade for a turbomachine extends in use, in a radial direction relative to the axis of the turbomachine. The turbomachine has at least one operating condition which generates supersonic fluid flow at the blade. The blade is adapted to provide, at the supersonic operating condition, a leading edge sweep angle which varies such that successive radial positions (i) to (iii) along the leading edge are at respective sweep angle turning points. Position (i) is the radially inner and position (iii) the radially outer of the positions. Position (i) is at or radially outward of the 30% span position, where 0% span is the radially innermost point of the leading edge and 100% span is the radially outermost point of the leading edge.

Abstract: A method for inspecting a grating biochip comprises the steps of irradiating a grating biochip using a light beam, measuring a diffracted light using a photodetector, selecting a plurality of parameters of the grating biochip, and optimizing the parameters to enhance the detection sensitivity, wherein the diffracted light is generated by the light beam passing the grating biochip. The grating biochip comprises a grating structure including a semiconductor substrate, a grating positioned on the semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer covering the grating and the semiconductor substrate. The sample of the biochip is positioned on the grating structure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bioadhesive thermogelling hydrogel composition for repairing and/or augmenting an intervertebral disc. The bioadhesive thermogelling hydrogel composition can be cross linked with the surrounding tissue so as to potentially serve as a nucleus pulposus replacement or augmentation along with serving to repair annular tears or fissure. The bioadhesive thermogelling hydrogel composition may include three main components: a thermal responsive polymer, an amine-containing polymer and a crosslinking component. All three components can be modified and combined in numerous ways to serve the need of the system as long as the amine-containing component is kept separate from the crosslinking component until the components are injected. The incorporation of a two-part crosslinking thermal responsive hydrogel permits smaller amounts of the crosslinking component to be used and enables the crosslinking dialdehyde to be delivered locally into the tissue that will react with the hydrogel.

Abstract: A system and a method for the creation and transmission of “pre-encrypted” digital content, which is encrypted before being placed on a distributed media transmission server. Preferably a plurality of such servers are used, for example in order to be able to place such a media transmission server in physical proximity to the end user client, whether in terms of geographical proximity or proximity through the network. Use of a plurality of transmission servers also optionally enables the media content to be transmitted flexibly, according to the request of the end user through the end user client.

Abstract: A method for designing a grating comprises steps of (a1) generating a first diffraction spectrum based on calculation values of a plurality of structural parameters, (a2) calculating a first difference value between the first diffraction spectrum and a first nominal spectrum, (a3) setting a default difference value with the first difference value and default structural parameter values with the structural parameter values, (b1) changing one of the structural parameter values to generate a second diffraction spectrum, (b2) calculating a second difference value between the second diffraction spectrum and a second nominal spectrum, and (c) comparing the default difference value and the second difference value, updating a default difference value with the smaller one, and updating the default structural parameter values with the structural parameter values corresponding to the smaller one.

Abstract: Healthcare insurance coverage is determined using an account within a payment processing system. A transmission addressed to the payment processing system is formed including an account number of an account associated with the payment processing system, a description of a healthcare related commodity rendered to a patient deriving healthcare insurance through an insured, and request for a specification of financial responsibility of the insured for the described said healthcare related commodity. A transmission is received from the payment processing system including the requested specification of financial responsibility.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods in accordance with the present invention relate to a centralized portal for making healthcare information of a patient accessible to a plurality of entities, including but not limited to the patient himself/herself, healthcare providers authorized by the patient, and healthcare payers (insurance carriers) authorized by the patient. In one embodiment, the portal comprises a website associated with a portable consumer device (such as a HSA magnetic stripe credit/debit card) of the patient, and hosted on a server accessible over the world wide web or another computer network. The patient sets a privacy level associated with his or her medical record on the host site, the privacy level granting certain entities (for example healthcare providers or insurance carriers) access to particular medical records of the patient.

Abstract: A system for administering a survey questionnaire is provided. The system may include computer readable media for storing a plurality of content pages, the content pages including a survey questionnaire. A host hosts the content pages on a network, and receives and stores responses to survey questions. A terminal is provided for accessing the content pages over the network. The terminals include a browser application for accessing the content pages. The content pages are identified in a file. A security application prevents the browser application from accessing network content other than the content pages identified in the file. The terminals further include a graphical user interface, including a display for displaying a content page to a survey respondent and a user input device for providing an indication of a survey respondent's response to a question. The browser application transmits the response indication to the host over the network.

Abstract: An overlay metrology mark for determining the relative position between two or more layers of an integrated circuit structure comprising a first mark portion associated with and in particular developed on a first layer and a second mark portion associated with and in particular developed on a second layer, wherein the first and second mark portions together constitute, when the mark is properly aligned, at least one pair of test zones, each test zone comprising a first mark section formed as part of the first mark portion and a second mark section formed as part of the second mark portion each comprising a plurality of elongate rectangular mark structures in parallel array adjacently disposed to form the said test zone such that the mark structures in each test zone are in alignment in a first direction within the test zone but are substantially at 90° with respect to the mark structures of at least one other test zone in alignment in a second direction, and wherein the test zones making up the or each pair a

Abstract: A method for inspecting a grating biochip comprises the steps of irradiating a grating biochip using a light beam, measuring a diffracted light using a photodetector, selecting a plurality of parameters of the grating biochip, and optimizing the parameters to enhance the detection sensitivity, wherein the diffracted light is generated by the light beam passing the grating biochip. The grating biochip comprises a grating structure including a semiconductor substrate, a grating positioned on the semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer covering the grating and the semiconductor substrate. The sample of the biochip is positioned on the grating structure.

Abstract: A holster for carrying a pair of skis (35), said skis being coupled together for example by means of a friction fit between the brake of one ski and the brake of the other, the holster comprising: a support plate (1), and a member extending, at least in use, from the plane of the plate to define a carrier limb (5; 33) with which a toe clip of one of said pair of skis (35) engages and on which top toe clip bears to spread the weight of the skis through the carrier limb to the support plate.

Abstract: An overlay metrology mark for determining the relative position between two or more layers of an integrated circuit structure comprising a first mark portion associated with and in particular developed on a first layer and a second mark portion associated with and in particular developed on the surface of a second layer, wherein each mark portion comprises a single two dimensional generally orthogonal array of individual test structures. A method of marking and a method of determining overlay error are also described.

Abstract: A target system for determining positioning error between lithographically produced integrated circuit fields on at least one lithographic level. The target system includes a first target pattern on a lithographic field containing an integrated circuit pattern, with the first target pattern comprising a plurality of sub-patterns symmetric about a first target pattern center and at a same first distance from the first target pattern center. The target system also includes a second target pattern on a different lithographic field, with the second target pattern comprising a plurality of sub-patterns symmetric about a second target pattern center and at a same second distance from the second target pattern center. The second target pattern center is intended to be at the same location as the first target pattern center. The centers of the first and second target patterns may be determined and compared to determine positioning error between the lithographic fields.